Cystaran

PATIENT INFORMATION

Storage of Bottles

Patients should be advised to store bottles in the freezer
in the original carton.

Each week, one new bottle should be removed from the
freezer.

Patients should be advised to allow the bottle to thaw
completely (approximately 24 hours) prior to use.

After the bottle is completely thawed, the patient should
record the discard date on the bottle label. The discard date is seven (7) days
from the day the bottle is thawed.

Patients should be advised to store thawed bottle at 2°C to
25°C (36°F to 77°F) for up to 1 week. The thawed bottles should not be
refrozen.

At the end of 1 week (7 days), patients should discard the
bottle. There may be medication left in the bottle; however, the bottle must be
discarded by the patient because the medication is only stable for 1 week after
thawing.

Risk of Contamination

Patients should be advised not to touch the eyelid or
surrounding areas with the dropper tip of the bottle. The cap should remain on
the bottle when not in use.

Use with Contact Lenses

Patients should be advised that contact lenses should be
removed prior to application of CYSTARAN. Contact lenses may be reinserted 15
minutes following CYSTARAN administration.

Topical Ophthalmic Use Only

Patients should be advised that CYSTARAN is for topical
ophthalmic use only.

Last reviewed on RxList: 10/11/2012
This monograph has been modified to include the generic and brand name in many instances.